Choose Behind The Backrooms
Choose Behind The Backrooms if you want a Simulation game with LAN Co-op. Behind The Backrooms launched in 2024.
Behind The Backrooms vs Anomaly Protocol
Behind The Backrooms and Anomaly Protocol both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Behind The Backrooms (2024) is 1 year older than Anomaly Protocol (2025). Anomaly Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Behind The Backrooms (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Anomaly Protocol
Choose Anomaly Protocol if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anomaly Protocol launched in 2025.
Both Behind The Backrooms and Anomaly Protocol sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Behind The Backrooms |  Anomaly Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (28 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SupKai | Oriland |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Behind The Backrooms (2024) is 1 year older than Anomaly Protocol (2025).
- Anomaly Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Behind The Backrooms (50% positive).
- Anomaly Protocol is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Behind The Backrooms (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Behind The Backrooms vs Anomaly Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Behind The Backrooms or Anomaly Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Behind The Backrooms (2024) came out before Anomaly Protocol (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Behind The Backrooms and Anomaly Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Behind The Backrooms and Anomaly Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Behind The Backrooms ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Anomaly Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.